Coldest Night of the Year

Coldest Night of the Year is a winter fundraising walk held on a Saturday in late February for local charities serving people facing hunger and homelessness.

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Last checked20 October 2026
First held2011

About the day

The Blue Sea Foundation, a Canadian charity, has run the walk since 2011. Participants walk 2 or 5 km in their own communities, and the event has raised more than 75 million dollars. The 2027 walk is on 27 February.

Dates for the next three years

YearDateWhereStatus
2027Saturday 27 February 2027CanadaConfirmed by the organiser

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